Albany Deal Extends Speed Cameras, But Sacrifices the Bill’s Boldest ProvisionsAlbany lawmakers on Thursday afternoon reached a deal to renew and expand the city’s speed camera program, keeping them on 24/7 — but the sausage was made only after key provisions of the bill that would help keep reckless drivers off the road were gutted by state lawmakers. Three-year extension with 24/7 cameras,” confirmed state Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) in a text message to Streetsblog. “Expanding the speed safety camera program is one key step for getting Vision Zero back on track. Mayor Adams had trekked up to the capital on Tuesday in an attempt to sway legislators still unsure about the benefits of speed cameras. Getting the speed camera extension before session in Albany ends on June 2 was what Gounardes originally had called the “bare minimum.”

Source: New York Times May 20, 2022 02:27 UTC